McCurtain, OK

McCurtain is a small Oklahoma town of about 400 people in Haskell County, reached via Highway 9 from Poteau or I-40. The area features rolling hills and forests typical of southeastern Oklahoma's transition zone between mountains and river valleys. Most long-distance visitors come from Tulsa via I-40 and Highway 59, while locals use Highway 9 for regional trips. The town hosts an annual Founder's Day with traditional cake walks each September.